A devoted father's final joyous moment, captured in a spontaneous selfie, turned out to be the last photograph ever taken of him before tragedy struck on a family holiday.
Ken Coker, a 47-year-old father from Hertfordshire, was enjoying a sun-drenched break with his family in the Canary Islands when he decided to snap one last picture of himself smiling happily. Mere seconds after taking the photograph, he suffered a catastrophic heart attack.
His daughter, Bethany, recounted the traumatic events: "He took the selfie and literally seconds later, he had a heart attack. It was so sudden, so completely unexpected."
The family's dream holiday instantly transformed into a nightmare as they fought to save him. Bethany, her mother, and her brother performed CPR desperately for forty-five minutes before emergency services could reach their remote location.
A Life Cut Short
Ken was described as a "larger than life character" who was genuinely loved by everyone who knew him. His sudden passing has left his family and community in profound shock.
"He was the best dad anyone could ask for," Bethany shared. "He was our world and he did everything for us. We're completely heartbroken."
A Poignant Legacy
The haunting final image has become a cherished memory for the grieving family, representing both the happiness of their last moments together and the suddenness of tragedy.
The family has since established a GoFundMe page to help cover the substantial costs of repatriating Ken's body and the unexpected expenses resulting from the tragic incident abroad.
This heartbreaking story serves as a stark reminder of how fragile life can be and how quickly circumstances can change, even during what should be the happiest of times.
